As was to be expected, the SEC has rejected another Bitcoin ETF proposal. The Winklevoss twins had submitted their ETF proposal some time ago, and received word that it would not be accepted. This decision by the SEC caused some internal dissent, as Commissioner Hester Peirce is not in favor […]
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Updated Monero GUI Wallet Offers Direct Ledger Hardware Wallet Support
The Monero GUI wallet is undergoing some major changes. A new release was made public by the developers not that long ago. Version 0.12.3.0 offers direct Ledger support, further bringing Monero to owners of the popular cryptocurrency hardware wallet. For this anonymity and privacy-oriented currency, it is another big step […]
What Is ArkTippr?
Getting cryptocurrency into the hands of as many people as possible will not be easy. Tipbots can play a big role in this regard, as they allow users to spread the word about specific cryptocurrencies across various platforms such as Reddit. ArkTippr aims to fill this gap for the ARK […]
What Is Bgogo?
Competition is heating up among cryptocurrency exchanges. For consumers, traders, and speculators, this is a very positive development, all things considered. Bgogo aims to bring more competition to this market in the coming months, as it uses a new feature known as “supernode listing authority”. The Bgogo Concept Explained Providing […]
XRP-Oriented Exchange BitRue Partners with Wanchain to Bolster its Infrastructure
Various cryptocurrency exchanges include either Bitcoin or Ethereum among their key trading pairs. Although this is only natural, a few companies are taking a very different approach. BitRue, an exchange which uses Ripple’s XRP as its base currency, is looking to expand its presence. A new partnership with Wanchain could […]
Economic Uncertainty in Pakistan Seemingly Fuels Demand for Bitcoin
Even though cryptocurrency exchanges are the most convenient way to obtain Bitcoin and altcoins, other solutions exist. Peer-to-peer trading platforms, such as LocalBitcoins, have always been of great value to speculators. In Pakistan, the LocalBitcoins volume has been increasing for several weeks now. It seems the country’s uneasy financial situation […]
Top 3 Companies Using Blockchain in the Solar Energy Space
Blockchain technology is here to stay, and it’s going to make the world a better place. At least, that’s the general consensus in the crypto community and slowly (but surely) the wider public as well. We might not know exactly how or when, but blockchain tech is on course to […]
VC Firms Are Betting on the Technology, Not on Cryptos: Reddit Co-Founder
Many have revised their Bitcoin price predictions, especially during the great slump of the last two months. The co-founder of Reddit, Alexis Ohanian, is not one of them, and he remains confident that Bitcoin’s price will hit $20,000 before the year ends. Ohanian also revealed that his venture capital firm […]
Ripple’s Q2 Market Report Shows Positive Outlook Despite Overall Market Slump
In line with its transparency policy, Ripple has released its Q2 XRP markets report in which it accounted for its activities over the past three months. According to the report, it was the company’s most successful quarter yet in terms of clients signed, but the price of XRP still remained […]
Profiles in Blockchain: Alexandra Prodromos
The cryptocurrency and blockchain technology landscape is dynamic, ever-changing, and full of some of the most interesting people alive today. We all know the superstars and the renowned personalities, but the industry is furthered by thousands of lesser-known voices as well. I wanted to give some exposure to the up-and-coming […]
Crypto Price Watch: Week in Review
Bitcoin (BTC) The father of crypto is currently trading for roughly $8,170. The currency has managed to stay above $8,000 all week, though we’ve witnessed marginal rises and drops between $8,000 and $8,300. Recently, the Winklevoss Twins’ application for a bitcoin ETF was rejected. The SEC has been relatively mixed […]
Hackers Briefly Mess up Waves’ DEX Public Launch
Decentralized exchanges hold a lot of promise. They represent a different method of exchanging value without too many central entities involved in the process. Even so, decentralized exchanges are not without their security flaws. The launch of Waves’ DEX exchange was marred by a brief incident, although the matter was […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency at $8,241
The price of bitcoin has fallen a bit at press time, with the father of crypto trading in the $8,200 range. This is a small step back from yesterday’s price of $8,205, and probably nothing to be too concerned about. The $8,000 level has proven to be a comfortable spot […]
Voyager Will Offer Fee-Free Cryptocurrency Trading Later This Week
It would appear that virtually every technology firm is looking to enter the cryptocurrency market in one way or another. Voyager, a firm backed by an Uber co-founder, is looking to launch no-fee trading of over a dozen different cryptocurrencies. It is another example of how cryptocurrency is maturing and […]
Bitcoin Cash Celebrates Its One-Year Anniversary
The past year has been very exciting for all cryptocurrencies. A lot of things have happened, and hundreds of new coins and tokens have entered the market. One of those currencies goes by the name of Bitcoin Cash, a fork of the world’s leading cryptocurrency. While many people assumed this […]
Incentivising Users for Brushing, Rinsing and Flossing? Popular Dental Health Mobile App Now Available for iOS
Dentacare, the app that rewards people for establishing healthy dental care habits, is now available in the Apple’s AppStore! Disclosure: This is a Sponsored Article About the app If you’re new to Dentacoin*, you are likely wondering what the Dentacare Health Training app does exactly and how it relates to […]
Yearlong SEC Crackdown Bolsters ICO Compliance Efforts
The initial coin offering industry is still subject to a lot of scrutiny. That is only natural, as this business model has introduced a lot of potential risks, flaws, and compliance issues. The SEC began cracking down on ICOs one year ago, and it seems those efforts are finally paying […]
Cryptocurrency Futures and Options Platform Deribit Remedies the Crypto-backed Lending Market
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